BEVA Gel

Description

[Conservator's Products, Chatham NJ] A registered trademark for an aqueous dispersion of BEVA® 371. BEVA® Gel contains 25-50% water mixed with ethylene vinyl acetate and acrylic resin in a thixotropic gel. When partially dry, it is a strong contact adhesive often used for the cold lining of paintings. As a dry film, BEVA GEL can be used as a heat-seal adhesive. Spraying with solvent (water, toluene, xylene, iso-propyl alcohol, or ethanol) reverts the dried adhesive back to the gel for and makes it reusable as a contact adhesive.

Synonyms and Related Terms

BEVA Gel (sp)

Risks

Talas: [BEVA D-8 dries to a clear, colorless film which is not soluble in water. MSDS]

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Soluble in water, isopropyl alcohol, toluene.
• Boiling point = 212F (100C)
• Density = 1.12 g/ml
• pH = 4-5
• Appearance = beige gel with slight acetic odor

Resources and Citations

• Talas: Website